Professional Scrum Master

Scrum Basics

• What is Scrum and how has it evolved?

Scrum Theory

• Why does Scrum Work?
• What are the core principles of Scrum?
• How the Scrum principles are different from those of more traditional software development approaches
• What is the impact of Scrum?

Scrum Framework and Meetings

• How Scrum theory is implemented using time-boxes, roles, rules, and artifacts
• How can these be used most effectively and how can they fall apart?

Scrum and Change

• Scrum is different: what does this mean in regard of my project and my organization?
• How do I best adopt Scrum given the changes that are expected?

Scrum and Total Cost of Ownership

• A system isn’t just developed; it is also sustained, maintained, and enhanced
• How is the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of our systems or products measured and optimized?

Scrum Teams

• How Scrum teams are different from traditional development groups?
• How do we start with Scrum teams and how do we ensure their success?

Scrum Planning

• Plan a project and estimate its cost and completion date

Predictability, Risk Management, and Reporting

• How can predictions be made, risk be controlled, and progress be tracked using Scrum?

Scaling Scrum

• Why Scrum works great with one team?
• Why Scrum works better than anything else for projects or product releases that involve hundreds?